'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near HARBONNIERES East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. This N.C.O. rendered most valuable assistance in doing patrol work in front of the advance. he located enemy machine gun posts and led a section in a rush which captured 3 machine guns. Later, he rushed with his section a second machine gun post, killing the crews and capturing two guns. His skilful leadership and determination set a very high standard to his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Regimental number	4623
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Pastrycook
Address	Doveton, Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	18
Next of kin	Father, Mr J Whiting, Doveton Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date	20 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll	12 July 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/25/5
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll	58th Battalion
Fate	Killed in Action 29 September 1918
Place of burial	Bellicourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row D, Grave 8), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial	166
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near HARBONNIERES East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. This N.C.O. rendered most valuable assistance in doing patrol work in front of the advance. he located enemy machine gun posts and led a section in a rush which captured 3 machine guns. Later, he rushed with his section a second machine gun post, killing the crews and capturing two guns. His skilful leadership and determination set a very high standard to his section.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Francis William WHITING